team
team — noun
1. several individuals cooperating in the same sport, profession, or other joint ac
several individuals cooperating in the same sport, profession, or other joint activity; also, animals harnessed together for pulling.
The volleyball team celebrated after winning the national championship.
collective noun; US English uses singular verb with a team
A team of doctors performed the surgery successfully this morning.
a team of + profession
Elena joined the marketing team at the new startup last month.
Each team in the relay race must have four runners on the track.
The rescue team searched the mountain area for two days without stopping.
文法句型
team + singular/plural verb
a team of + plural noun
用法筆記
In British English, a team can take either a singular or a plural verb (The team is/are playing well). In American English, a singular verb is preferred.
常見錯誤
2. used in fixed expressions that describe people cooperating well, putting the gro
used in fixed expressions that describe people cooperating well, putting the group's success ahead of personal gain, or showing commitment to a shared goal.
The manager said she wants employees who are strong team players.
collocation: team player
Team spirit at the office improved after the weekly meetings started.
collocation: team spirit
Finishing the report on time was a real team effort from everyone in the department.
Being a team player means helping your colleagues even when the task is difficult.
The coach organised a team-building activity to strengthen their working relationship.
- cooperation
focuses on the action of working together rather than the phrases that describe it
文法句型
team + noun in compounds
常見錯誤
3. the set of advisors, supporters, or campaign workers gathered around a specific
the set of advisors, supporters, or campaign workers gathered around a specific person or position.
The senator asked her team of advisors to review the new policy carefully.
possessive + team + of + role
Adaeze joined the candidate's campaign team as the lead speechwriter.
Are you on the mayor's team or do you oppose her plans for the city?
The president's legal team prepared a strong response to the investigation.
文法句型
possessor's + team
on + possessor's + team
用法筆記
This sense is typically used with a possessive noun or pronoun (the governor's team, whose team are you on?). The 'team' here is the group of people who advise or campaign for the person, not the person themself.
team — verb
1. to join with another person or group in order to achieve something together, com
to join with another person or group in order to achieve something together, combining your skills, resources, or efforts.
The two companies teamed up to develop a new electric car.
phrasal verb: team up with + infinitive purpose
Sumin teamed with a local chef to open a small noodle restaurant.
team with + noun
The schools teamed together to organise a science fair for local students.
Several local charities teamed up to provide warm meals for families in need.
- collaborate
more formal; often used in academic or professional writing
- join forces
similar in meaning; can be used as a verb phrase instead of 'team up'
- work alone
opposite action — doing something by yourself rather than cooperating
文法句型
team up with + noun
team together
team with + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used with a particle: team up (most common), team together, or team with. The object of cooperation is introduced by with.
常見錯誤
team — adjective
1. relating to or done by a team rather than by an individual; involving the whole
relating to or done by a team rather than by an individual; involving the whole group's joint effort.
The team captain gave a short speech before the match started.
attributive: team captain
Team sports help children learn how to cooperate with one another.
attributive: team sports
Alessia received the team award for her excellent collaboration skills.
Team meetings are held every Tuesday morning to discuss weekly progress.
- group
less specific; 'group project' does not carry the same implication of coordinated cooperation as 'team project'
- collective
more formal; emphasises shared responsibility over coordinated action
- individual
done by or relating to one person rather than a group
文法句型
team + noun
用法筆記
When used as an adjective, 'team' always comes before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say 'This award is team' — use 'team' only as a modifier.